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Calorie Converter

Convert Calorie to Kilowatt Hour and more • 50 conversions

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Result

0

1 = 0

Conversion Formula
1 = ...
1→1
10→10
100→100
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Calorie to Kilowatt-hour Converter

Convert calories to kilowatt-hours for comparing food energy to electrical energy.
Conversion Formula
kWh = calories × 1.162 × 10⁻⁶

Multiply calories by 1.162×10⁻⁶. 860,421 cal = 1 kWh.

IN

Calorie

Definition

Heat to raise 1g water by 1°C

Origins & History

19th century thermodynamics

Current Use: Food energy
OUT

Kilowatt-hour

Definition

Electrical energy unit

Origins & History

Utility measure

Current Use: Electricity consumption

📐Conversion Formula

= × 1.00000

How to Convert

To convert to , multiply the value by 1.00000. This conversion factor represents the ratio between these two units.

Quick Examples

1
=
1.000
10
=
10.00
100
=
100.0

💡 Pro Tip: For the reverse conversion (), divide by the conversion factor instead of multiplying.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert to ?

To convert to , multiply your value by 1. For example, 10 equals 10 .

What is the formula for to conversion?

The formula is: = × 1. This conversion factor is based on international standards.

Is this to converter accurate?

Yes! MetricConv uses internationally standardized conversion factors from organizations like NIST and ISO. Our calculations support up to 15 decimal places of precision, making it suitable for scientific, engineering, and everyday calculations.

Can I convert back to ?

Absolutely! You can use the swap button (⇄) in the converter above to reverse the conversion direction, or visit our to converter.

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